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Hope is Alive - Testimony
March 14, 2020
Hope Is Alive (HIA)
was approved by the Internal Revenue Service on November 1, 2013 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The idea for the organization was born nearly a year before when our Executive Director, Lance Lang, received treatment for his own struggle with drugs and alcohol in 2011.
In order to hold themselves accountable and remain sober, Lance and five other newly sober men chose to rent a house together. The experience and life-change that took place between the six men defied all statistics on recovering addicts. Families and marriages were restored, spiritual growth and leadership began to flourish, and all men began excelling in their chosen career paths. Through that experience, Lance realized a substantial need for families and communities in Oklahoma affected by addiction. Six years later, Hope Is Alive has evolved from one men’s home to 18 homes (6 women’s, 1 alumni, 11 men’s). Since 2013, our program has grown from five beds to 179!
We pride ourselves in having a long-term program that is unlike any other in the country. Men and women leave our program equipped emotionally, professionally, spiritually, financially, with their families restored and a toolkit of life skills that enable them to contribute mightily to their respective community. If men and women are looking for accountability, growth, sustained sobriety and radical life-change, they can find it at Hope Is Alive.
Chelsea Williams
struggled with addiction for over 15 years. She moved into the Hope is Alive program on April 29th, 2016. Chelsea’s story of transformation is nothing short of a miracle! Here is a part of her story:
My name is Chelsea Williams. I was raised in Harrah, Oklahoma along with three older brothers. Needless to say, I grew up quite the Daddy’s girl. In my childhood, my parents viewed success as what life looked like on the outside no matter how chaotic it was on the inside.My mind was set at a very early age that I needed to be perfect in everything I did whether it be sports or school. Naturally, these expectations came with a lot of pressure. Prescription pills took ahold of my life pretty early on, beginning with Adderall to help me study and give me energy for sports. It was very normal as I made my way through high school, but I’ll never forget how I felt the day I tried pain pills for the first time at 19 years old. I had never felt such bliss and had never been more comfortable in my own skin.
My self worth went downhill pretty quickly for me. I kept finding myself in situations I never thought I’d be in, such as writing fake prescriptions, being homeless, and losing guardianship of my beautiful babies. Sadly this became normal for me.While I was locked away detoxing off of the drugs, I just knew there had to be something better for me out there. Little did I know, God wasn’t done with me yet! In fact, He had a BIG purpose for my life that He was about to reveal!Hope is Alive is where my journey switched from chasing after drugs to chasing after God! I have never felt God’s presence more than when I’m surrounded by my HIA family. Because of Hope is Alive, I now have custody of my two sons! I got married to my best friend and soulmate after 13 years of dating (he also went through the HIA program). I went from homeless to being a new homeowner! My future is bright today and my connection with God is stronger than it’s ever been. I owe everything to the Hope is Alive program and God who was there every step of the way!
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TLCC often has the pleasure of offering training and CEUs to its staff members and extends these opportunities to those in the counseling community. During our last quarter, TLCC heard from a variety of treatment centers and professionals on mental health topics that expanded our team’s knowledge of resources to better serve our community. Stages of Recovery provided information regarding outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Oklahoma and Texas. Next Level Senior Advisors provided information about the work they do in helping senior adults and their families find the right fit for their loved ones in assisted living. Live Better at Home shared information about senior home care services they offer in the OKC metro area. Please see an overview of each, to determine if you, or someone you know, might benefit from their services and/or the information they provided. Stages of Recovery TLCC wants to thank Linda Morgan for coming to speak with TLCC therapists to tell us more about Stages of Recovery and the great work they do in OKC and Texas. Stages of Recovery is an outpatient dual-diagnosis drug and alcohol rehab, meaning they treat both addiction and any co-occurring mental health conditions. Stages uses a comprehensive model combining psychiatric, behavioral and holistic therapies. For more information, please see the link above. Live Better At Home TLCC wants to thank Jeremy Allen CEO and Kelly Garrett from Live Better at Home for speaking with TLCC staff about the great work they do in the OKC metro area. LiveBetter at Home provides professional home care services tailored to support seniors and individuals needing assistance in the Greater Oklahoma City area. Our services are designed to enhance independence and quality of life while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of home. Our key offerings of personal care, respite care, and virtual care, provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship. For more information, please see the link above. Next Level Senior Advisors TLCC wants to thank Matt Wilson, CEO and Sara Cook, RN from Next Level Senior Advisors for taking the time to speak to TLCC therapists and provide information regarding the great work they do in multiple states. Next Level Senior Advisors is a dedicated Senior referral and placement agency, that specializes in helping families navigate the complexities and transition into Senior Living. They offer personalized consultations; access to a wide network of senior living facilities offering different levels of care, expert advice and guidance through this process, and ongoing support and advocacy. For more information, please see the link above. We want to say a big thank you and Happy Holidays to all our presenters!